Student Central Drop-Off Site Lead (0.27 FTE) - Part-time

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Student Central Drop-Off Site Lead

Office of Finance and Operations 

2025-2026 School Year

• Social Worker (All Levels), and
• First Aid/CPR Certified

• Must be a current FPS SEHM team member or Social Worker.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred. 

• Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community.
• Work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner.
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral crises or environmental changes.
• Demonstrate a proactive, reflective, and solution-focused approach to supporting students’ social-emotional needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and district leaders through shared planning to analyze student performance and plan interventions.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to inform clinical or behavioral decisions.
• Use professional literature and evidence-based research to make practice decisions and support student success.
• Provide advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community to support effective learning and behavioral experiences.
• Maintain appropriate confidential records in accordance with district, state, and federal privacy laws (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Perform duties with awareness of district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public regarding student support.
• Use reasoning ability to evaluate information and recommend appropriate clinical or educational courses of action.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position and manage a caseload.
• Operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace and student information systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in ongoing professional and staff development related to mental health and special education.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance to ensure consistent department operations and student support.

I. Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Support the district’s commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students while maintaining the high expectations for achievement and equity established by Framingham Public Schools.   
• Provide feedback to the Executive Director of Finance and Operations and school leadership on the effectiveness of central drop-off policies and recommend proactive improvements for student safety.   
• Maintain a proactive, reflective, and solution-focused approach to supporting the program during unpredictable situations.   

II. Program Design & Implementation

• Coordinate with transportation dispatch to respond to incoming students and ensure their safe movement from school buses to the designated indoor location.   
• Provide a safe and calming experience for students on-site, facilitating simple enrichment activities designed to keep students—including those with emotional or behavioral needs—engaged and regulated while awaiting pickup.   
• Utilize a trauma-informed lens to manage the daily intake of students who could not be released at their scheduled stops, ensuring their social and emotional well-being is prioritized.   
• Identify frequent drop-off patterns and follow up with school leaders to plan necessary interventions for students and families.

III. Compliance, Regulatory & Legal Oversight

• Respond to and document all emergency situations appropriately and in strict alignment with district regulations and safety protocols.   
• Perform all duties with an acute awareness of district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies.   

IV. Site Management & Collaboration

• Conduct outreach to families to confirm student locations and ensure prompt collection while communicating transportation policies clearly and professionally.   
• Collaborate with colleagues, transportation staff, and district leaders to ensure seamless operations and student support.   
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, including students who may exhibit behavioral crises or difficulty controlling behavior.   
• Supervise the safe and professional hand-off of students to authorized guardians at pickup time.   

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Finance and Operations. 

• Must move throughout the school building and grounds frequently; navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces to respond to student needs or emergencies.
• Often remains in a stationary position for administrative tasks, but must frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to interact with early childhood students.
• Frequent use of hands/arms to operate office productivity machinery and handle instructional tools; requires sufficient hand strength for student assistance.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, or medical/adaptive equipment).
• Must see and hear on a continuous basis to ensure student safety in a dynamic environment.
• Works in a school setting with moderate to high noise levels; requires the ability to maintain focus amidst frequent interruptions and multiple demands.
• Directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students; includes potential exposure to bodily fluids or pathogens.
• May be required to have physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling behavior; must be prepared for the possibility of unintentional injury and able to react professionally during behavioral crises.
• May be required work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, to assist with student drop-off and pickup at transportation vehicles,
• Ability to navigate quickly across various terrains, such as asphalt, sidewalks, and uneven surfaces, to safely reach buses and respond to student needs or emergencies

• Executive Director of Finance and Operations (or their designee)
• The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Framingham School Committee Policy

• This position is classified as Non-Exempt (Hourly).

• This is a ten (10) month seasonal position during the school year.
• Program Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Occasional extended hours may be required to accommodate late student pickups. This role offers the opportunity for a shared schedule (split-shift) among interested staff members.
• Covered under Framingham School Committee Contract.